Jennifer Lopez Defends Manager's Comments About "Obsessive Guys" Pursuing Her

Benny Medina wishes she hadn't rushed into a relationship with backup dancer Casper Smart

By Rebecca Macatee Mar 16, 2012 10:00 PMTags
Jennifer Lopez, Casper SmartSPW / Splash News

Jennifer Lopez's longtime manager Benny Medina wishes she'd stayed single a little longer after splitting up with Marc Anthony. He told Vogue if she'd let her next relationship happen naturally, she might not be bogged down with "obsessive guys [pursuing] her." (Yikes, think that's a dig at boyfriend Casper Smart?)

And while Medina said the American Idol judge is "not oblivious to her own reality right now," his comments did seem a bit derogatory towards J.Lo. So should Benny start sending out his résumé?

Nope, Jenny from the Block is OK with her outspoken pal.

"I know Benny and he's my best friend, my creative soul mate. I know the way he says things, and I know he would never say anything that would be hurtful to me in any way, " she told Access Hollywood. "Things can be taken out of context… You have to be aware of what can be misconstrued."

But Benny needn't worry yet. Despite a hacked tweet from Roberto Cavalli claiming he was designing J.Lo's next wedding dress, she and Casper are still just dating—for now.